Houma: The Ultimate Cajun Living
Established in 1810, Houma, LA is the largest city in the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States and the largest principal city of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux trifecta. Ran by Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, Houma's population is reported to be over 33,000. It got its name after the Houmas Indian tribe who were said to be the original settlers of the area. The city of Houma has been featured numerous times in pop culture, in fact, several scenes from the 2013 film The Butler, starring Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey, were filmed in downtown Houma. Serviced by the Houma-Terrebonne Airport located 3 miles from the city's central business district, tourists will find this city’s downtown filled with luxury shops, deluxe hotels, and budding restaurants featuring authentic Cajun cooking.
Best Time to Visit
Houma's temperature may hover in the mid-80s during the summer but the city also gets 24 days with precipitation each month on average. Instead of going during the summer, tourists usually head on to the city in early winter, so higher hotel and rental prices should be expected. To get the best deals, a trip to Houma, Louisiana during the late fall is most ideal. This is when temperatures are temperate but accommodations are $5 less than the average rate in December.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The E.D. White Historic Site and the Zam’s Swamp Tour are must stops when visiting Houma. Local churches like Saint John Church and Saint Matthews Episcopal Church should also be considered, including a trip to Houma Golf Course, and Southern Oaks Golf Club. Visitors can enjoy a little retail therapy at the Lynn Park Shopping Center and the Southland Mall or a family fun-filled day at Harmond Park and Williams Avenue Recreation Center. To experience real Southern hospitality, guests can check in to the budget-friendly Plantation Inn of Houma on Tunnel Blvd or at the Holiday Inn Houma.